Minimally invasive treatment of multiple valve disease: A modified approach through a right lateral minithoracotomy

ConclusionsMinimally invasive surgery of double and triple valve disease is feasible. Our approach through a lateral RmT allows optimal visualization of the aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valves, simplifies the surgical procedure and allows excellent results also in complex MV repair procedures.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - November 10, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Francesco Musumeci, Antonio Lio, Andrea Montalto, Marcello Bergonzini, Antonio Giovanni Cammardella, Marina Comisso, Francesca Nicol ò, Federico Ranocchi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research